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Seagate FireCuda 530
1000 GB, M.2 2280Product details
The FireCuda 530 harnesses the potential of PCIe Gen4, delivering an impressive speed of up to 7,300 MB/s. The transfer rates of this SSD are twice as fast as PCIe Gen3 SSDs and twelve times faster than SATA SSDs, enabling seamless gaming.
Speed is everything. As the flagship of the FireCuda SSD line, the Seagate FireCuda 530 offers uncompromising performance, cutting-edge components, and unmatched durability.
Maximum performance: With speeds of up to 7,300 MB/s, you can fully utilize the speed of PCIe 4.0 for next-gen gaming and applications.
The fastest FireCuda ever. Designed for pro gaming and content creation at scale – up to twice as fast as NVMe SSDs with PCIe 3.0 and up to twelve times faster than SATA SSDs.
Latest technology: The FireCuda 530 features a Seagate-validated E18 controller and the latest 3D TLC NAND for speed and robustness that push the limits of your PC.
Extended lifespan: Designed for high endurance – with up to 5,100 TB TBW (4 TB model), you can erase 70% of the SSD's total capacity daily for over five years.
Generous capacity: Handling graphically demanding games and large files is no problem – with capacities of up to 4 TB, you have access to your game library at all times without needing to pause while rendering.
Gaming and content creation: With high transfer speeds of up to 7,300 MB/s, durability, and capacity, content creation applications run faster and smoother.
Rescue services: Three years of Rescue Data Recovery Services provide you with high security and an industry-leading success rate of 95% for recovering data after unexpected data loss.